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New Treatment for Phenylketonuria (PKU) Is in the Works

Too much phenylalanine in the body can cause brain damage, seizures, tremors, and behavioral or emotional problems, so those with PKU must eliminate phenylalanine from their diet. Unfortunately, this diet isn’t easy. Foods like milk, dairy products, meat, fish, chicken, eggs beans, nuts, aspartame-containing foods, breads, and pasta must be completely avoided in order to […]